UN Renews LGBTQ Rights Expert Mandate Despite Opposition
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The UN Human Rights Council voted to renew the mandate of LGBTQ rights expert Graeme Reid for three years. The vote passed 29-15-3, with support from Western nations and opposition from several African countries and Qatar. The US, a former supporter, was absent. Advocates celebrated the renewal as a victory amidst a global rollback of LGBTQ+ rights, while opponents argued the mandate promotes controversial views.
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